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The Rules of Logic Part 4: The Laws of Noncontradiction and Transitive Properties

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Fallacy Man

The two most fundamental rules of logic are the Law of Noncontradiction and the Law of Transitive Properties. In fact, all of the other rules of logic stem from these two laws. Both laws are very simple and easy to … Continue reading →

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Applying Inductive and Deductive Logic to the Theory of Evolution

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

In a previous post, I explained the difference between inductive logic and deductive logic and how we use both types of reasoning in science (I recommend that you read that post before continuing). In this post, I am going to … Continue reading →

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Evolution, Natural Selection, and the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

It is very common for people to use the terms “evolution,” “natural selection,” and “theory of evolution” interchangeably, but, in reality, all three of these terms refer to different things and it is important to keep them straight. In this … Continue reading →

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Basics of Global Climate Change: A Logical Proof That it is Our Fault

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

There are few topics with a wider disconnect between what scientists know to be true and what the general public thinks than global warming. Based on the most recent Gallup poll numbers (which were from 2013 when this post was … Continue reading →

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Using Deductive and Inductive Logic in Science

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Fallacy Man

There are several different types of logic, but probably the two most common are deductive and inductive. Both of these play a vital role in science, but we use them for different purposes. Therefore, it is my intention to explain … Continue reading →

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